SB583

Authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Social Work Licensure Compact; and providing for the form of the compact.

Introduced·4/9/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania joins the Social Work Licensure Compact to facilitate multistate practice for social workers.

The bill authorizes Pennsylvania to join the Social Work Licensure Compact, which aims to increase access to social work services by allowing social workers to practice across multiple states. The compact establishes a multistate license system, overseen by a commission, to streamline the licensing process and facilitate the exchange of disciplinary information among member states. Social workers holding a multistate license can practice in any member state, subject to that state's laws and regulations.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

22 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 24, 2025

12:00 AM

Appropriations (s) Hearing

Jun 3, 2025

10:30 AM

Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure (s) Hearing

History

Oct 6, 2025

Senate

Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)

Jun 24, 2025

Senate

Re-reported as committed

Jun 9, 2025

Senate

Second consideration